Soon, you’ll see Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) officers on street corners throughout Amarillo.  They won’t be on patrol looking for violators and offenders; they’ll be collecting donations for Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) - Panhandle area athletes.

Every year, LETR officers take to the streets to raise money for the movement.  From 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on April 6 and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on April 7, they’ll collect “fines
(donations) at 14 different locations around town.  The street solicitations will happen at the intersections of Westgate Parkway East, Westgate Parkway West, Coulter and 34^th, Coulter and 45^th, 34^th and Western, Bell and 34^th, Bell and 45^th, Bell and I-40, Western and 45^th, Georgia and I-40, Georgia and I-27, Georgia and 34^th, Ross and I-40 and I-40 and Grand in Amarillo.

Come out and support Amarillo’s finest this weekend.  For more information, contact Freddie Taylor (ftaylor@sotx.org) or Megan Spivey (mspivey@sotx.org) in the Panhandle area office at 806.374.7171.

About the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is Special Olympics' largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle.  In Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985 and had grown to become one of the largest in the nation.  In the last decade, Torch Run has contributed over $11 million through the dedication of thousands of law enforcement personnel fundraising on behalf of SOTX.  The support provided by this dedicated group has contributed greatly to programs in local communities, which involve more than 44,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect.  SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 44,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.  To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646.  Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.

Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run